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1N914 switching diode pinout

The Vishay 1N914 is a small-signal silicon switching diode with a banded cathode in a DO-35 glass package.

DO-35 (DO-204AH)

2 contacts Current package

Vishay · Axial glass body · 3.9 mm maximum body length · black cathode band.

Ammopack ordering code, same glass diode and band.

DO-35 (DO-204AH) pinout

DO-35 (DO-204AH)
Side view with the cathode band on the right. Map numbers identify the two leads in this drawing.
Selected pin details

2 · K

Cathode · Outputs

Lead nearest the black band. The bar on the schematic symbol marks this terminal.

Vishay 85622 Rev. 2.2, pp. 1–2

Electrical limits · Link to this pin

All 2 pins

PinSignalDirectionFunction
1A AnodeAnode Unbanded lead. Conventional forward current enters here when the anode is above the cathode.
2K CathodeCathode Lead nearest the black band. The bar on the schematic symbol marks this terminal.

Signal assignments

Diode junction

Forward current flows from A to K. Reverse bias puts K above A and produces a small leakage current. The diode’s voltage drop changes with current and temperature.

Electrical limits

ParameterLimitConditions and source
Forward voltage1 V maximum1 V maximum 10 mA at 25 °C ambient. Vishay 85622 Rev. 2.2, p. 2
DC reverse blocking limit75 V75 V Absolute maximum. The separate repetitive peak reverse rating is 100 V. Vishay 85622 Rev. 2.2, p. 1
Reverse current25 nA max. at 20 V25 nA max. at 20 V 25 °C ambient. At a 150 °C junction, the 20 V test allows up to 50 µA. Vishay 85622 Rev. 2.2, p. 2
Reverse recovery time4 ns maximum4 ns maximum IF = 10 mA, IR = 1 mA, VR = 6 V, RL = 100 Ω, 25 °C ambient. Vishay 85622 Rev. 2.2, p. 2
Zero-bias capacitance4 pF maximum4 pF maximum At 1 MHz and 25 °C ambient. Vishay 85622 Rev. 2.2, p. 2

Models and documents

Vishay 1N914TR and 1N914TAP share the same DO-35 package and electrical limits. Check the applicable manufacturer sheet for other brands or suffixed 1N914A/B devices.

1N914TR
Tape-and-reel ordering code, same glass diode and band.
1N914TAP
Ammopack ordering code, same glass diode and band.